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Views and dunks in the Shawangunks

The day after arriving in Poughkeepsie my host and I went for a hike and a swim in the Shawangunks. … More

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Flowing Mohawk

On leaving Erie (an hour and a half late) I travelled through the wine growing region of Pennsylvania.  No, I … More

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Erie – not spooky!

After all the walking and adventure in the State Park I walked around a little in downtown Erie and took … More

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Scout’s honour

On entering Presque Isle State Park I knew I would need to walk back the way I had come.  Walking … More

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Nearly an island

Having arrived in Erie, PA at midday rather than first thing in the morning, I ditched my plans for the … More

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Ground Zero

This is slightly out of order and not on a usual day of the week for a post on this … More

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Limited Lake Shore

The name of the train I am travelling on from Chicago to New York is the Lake Shore Limited.  It … More

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OH, we are still in Ohio

I had expected to board the train in Indiana at around midnight from Elkhart station (previously frequented by Mrs & … More

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Steaming Mohawk

The main reason I chose to stop in Elkhart, IN is the National New York Central Railroad Museum.  It is … More

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and all that Jazz!

You are forgiven at being confused why the little city of Elkhart, IN is so important to the world of Jazz.  … More

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